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GOV.UK design guidelines to undergo ‘review’ in light of Supreme Court gender ruling
In answer to enquiries from parliamentary colleagues, ministers have indicated that guidance document, overseen by experts in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, will be reassessed following landmark decision […]...
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Government reveals AI vs human tests for policy reports – but who won?
Last year, two Whitehall agencies commissioned the expert team known as the ‘nudge unit’ to lead review exercises comparing the speed and quality of work produced by machines and humans […]...
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Failing to secure public trust could derail government’s AI agenda
Government aims to forge an AI regulatory path between those of the EU and US. But, according to Enza Iannopollo of Forrester, much more focus is also needed on citizens. […]...
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Local government leaders must give permission and support to digital colleagues to create the right future
Technology promises rapid and profound change. Figureheads need to ensure progress is thoughtful and supported by skills, according to Lisa Trickey: an LGA advisor and former Dorset Council digital head […]...
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EXCL: DWP to build ‘transformational in-house digital service’ to replace national Find a Job online tool
The job search offering on GOV.UK has been based on technology from an external provider since 2018, but PublicTechnology learns that DWP believes new service will offer improvements for employers […]...
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GDS invites 5,000 users to test GOV.UK App
A recently issued privacy notice reveals that the government has sought participants for ongoing trials and user research, which will help shape progress of new mobile system for accessing services […]...
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Major report predicts ‘uphill struggle’ for government’s AI ambitions
A new assessment from MPs has identified a wide range of barriers facing ministers’ big plans for new technology and called on key departments to act swiftly to tackle challenges […]...
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DWP ‘considering all modernisation options’ for Tell Us Once death-notification service
Suggested legislative amendments put forward by the House of Lords would require government to review the current online tool, with a view to extending its reach beyond the public sector […]...
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Cost of HMRC Single Customs Platform more than doubled to £570m
In the past year, SCP scheme, which intends to deliver ‘critical improvements’ to the UK’s new customs system, has seen projected spending rise by about 135% following extra IT costs […]...
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